characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning

an obsequious bow.

servilely compliant or deferential

obsequious servants.

obedient; dutiful.

adjective

arrogant , assertive , brazen , confident , presumptuous

adjective

abject , beggarly , brownnosing , complacent , compliable , compliant , cringing , crouching , deferential , enslaved , fawning , flattering , ingratiating , kowtowing , menial , obeisant , oily * , parasitic , parasitical , prostrate , respectful , servile , slavish , sneaking , sniveling , spineless * , stipendiary , subject , submissive , subordinate , subservient , sycophantic , toadying , unctuous , attentive , bootlicking , cowering , groveling , obedient , slick